On this day in 1914, George Bernard Shaw‘s play Pygmalion premiered at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. 

Born on this day in 1882 conductor Albert Coates.

Born on this day in 1895 baritone Hans Reinmar.

Born on this day in 1916 composer Alberto Ginastera.

Born on this day in 1926 soprano Erna Spoorenberg.

Happy 78th birthday bass Kurt Moll.

Happy 75th birthday tenor Arthur Davies.